Health

Governors Briefs: Pier Wind Project Bill Signed and Governors Appointment Announced

Governor Signs Bill to Expedite Pier Wind Project CALIFORNIA— Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill allowing the Port of…

11 months ago

Mayor Bass, Sen. Barragán Secure Record Federal Funds for Greener LA Port

The grant will also set a new standard for environmental stewardship in the maritime industry by directly funding an innovative,…

11 months ago

The Dark Side of Daylight Saving: How Time Changes Can Impact Your Health

Graduated adjustment of sleep and wake times beginning 2-3 days before DST can also help with this transition.

11 months ago

Rep. Barragán Has Secured $36.5 Million for Zero-Emission Rail In California

Five of the new locomotives will be operated by Pacific Harbor Line or PHL and used in and near the…

11 months ago

Supervisor Solis Leads Efforts to Uplift Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heart Health

Years of using aggregated data has masked the impact of heart disease amongst AANHPI communities. For example, in 2019, people…

12 months ago

The Fascism Climate Disaster Election: Hurricane Helene is the Thousand Year Wake-Up Call that Wasn’t

It’s the job of the government and the media to take a longer view, in light of what’s scientifically known.…

12 months ago

Wilmington Refinery Shutdown Sparks Economic Uncertainty as California Implements New Fuel Regulations

Upon the refinery’s closure announcement, Councilman Tim McOsker said he spoke with Phillips 66’s leadership and respects their decision to…

12 months ago

Matthew Gonser Appointed as Los Angeles County’s New Climate Resilience Officer

He supported and led efforts for the adoption and implementation of Honolulu’s resilience strategy (2019), climate action plan (2021), and…

12 months ago

Port of Los Angeles Reports Broad Progress in Clean Air Initiatives

The port’s original goals and strategies were established in the 2006 San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP).

12 months ago